MS Nutrition and Food Sciences at University of Vermont

Programme overview

The vision of the Nutrition and Food Sciences Department at the University of Vermont is to be a leading academic department of excellence in nutrition and food sciences. The program conducts research that contributes to the public good by advancing knowledge in inclusive nutrition; safe and innovative foods, food security and food agency; and sustainable nutrition and food sciences. In its teaching, research and outreach the program seeks to improve health outcomes, to advance sustainable food and nutrition practices and to minimize environmental cost.

Department: Nutrition and Food Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 30 credits and successful completion of a written comprehensive exam are required for completion of a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences. At least 6 credits must be at the 6000-level or above. Students enrolled in the thesis-based program must also write, present and successfully defend their research thesis. Students must meet the UVM Graduate College Requirements for the Master’s Degree. A minimum of 15 graded credits must be taken after matriculation into the graduate program. Required courses for both the thesis and non-thesis M.S. are as follows: Statistics course

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College-wide: at least 2 letters of recommendation (individual programmes may require up to 3); applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110 minimum; admission tests, GPA and other criteria vary by programme.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications go through the UVM Graduate College online application; deadlines vary by programme. The application fee is $65 for master's and doctoral programmes, $25 for CAS applicants to select programmes, and $20 for a Certificate of Graduate Study. At least two letters of recommendation are required by the Graduate College.

Apply through the official page: https://catalogue.uvm.edu/graduate/admissionfinancial/admissions/

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